Suva

Suva is about three hours' drive from Nadi, where the main international airport is situated,
so it does not receive as many visitors as it might. That's a pity, because it has many fine features.
Here is a selection of views.

View over Suva

View over Suva, looking towards Government Buildings.

Stinson Parade

Stinson Parade.

Memorial to Ratu Sukuna

Sukuna Park.

Suva City Library

Suva City Library (1909).

Fintel building, front

Fintel building (1926), front.

Fintel building, side/rear

Fintel building, side and rear view.

Old Town Hall

The old Town Hall.

FNPF Place

There are some modern developments, of which FNPF Place is an example.

The Triangle

The Triangle.

Street scene

A street scene.

Nubukalou Creek

Nubukalou Creek, June 2007.

Fiji Times in 2007

The old Fiji Times premises, photographed in June 2007.

Fiji Times in 2008

The old Fiji Times premises, photographed in September 2008.

Fiji Museum exhibit

The Fiji Museum, in Thurston Gardens, houses a magnificent collection.
This is one of their outrigger canoes.

Thurston Gardens

Thurston Gardens, June 2007.

Thurston Gardens

Thurston Gardens, June 2007.

Thurston Gardens

Thurston Gardens, June 2007.

Flowres at Suva Market

Flowers on sale at the Suva Market.

Grand Pacific Hotel

The Grand Pacific Hotel in June 2007.

Grand Pacific Hotel

The GPH. Plans for renovation and redevelopment, photographed in June 2007.

Grand Pacific Hotel

The GPH in September 2008. No sign of progress (and none in August 2010, either).

Handicraft Centre

The Curio and Handicraft Centre. This is well worth a visit;
Stephen Joe, the local stamp dealer, has a shop there.

Yuan Wang 2

Cruise liners, container ships and other large vessels visit the King's Wharf.
This is the Chinese scientific research ship Yuan Wang 2, seen there in June 2007.

Fishing boats at Princes Wharf

Fishing boats at Princes Wharf in June 2007.

Suva Motor Inn

I can thoroughly recommend the Suva Motor Inn for their friendly staff
and good-value, comfortable accommodation.

Suva Motor Inn

Suva Motor Inn.

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